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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.81, 195.41 and 108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.81, 195.41 and 108.61 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.81 : 195.41 = 108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.81/195.41 = 108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.81x = 195.41 × 108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.81x = 21,223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223.67/141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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